AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoOverseas Territories Tech & Talent: Bermuda wrapped up its Overseas Territories Deputy Governors and Heads of Public Service Annual Summit (June 11–12), with Anguilla, BVI, Cayman, Montserrat and Turks & Caicos sharing how workforce shortages, recruitment, and public service reform are being tackled—plus how emerging tech like AI is being integrated into administration. Marine Research Procurement: The UK’s Cefas has an open tender (up to £180,000) to process “Beyond the Reef” survey samples from Anguilla and other Caribbean UK Overseas Territories using a metabarcoding workflow, aiming to map teleost fish and elasmobranchs around the islands. Marine Conservation Expansion: Montserrat joined the UK Blue Belt Programme on World Oceans Day, bringing the initiative to 11 Overseas Territories and committing to protect at least 20% of its maritime zone—continuing the science-and-support model already used with Anguilla, Turks & Caicos and Cayman. Tourism Tech Launch: The Anguilla Tourist Board rolled out its 2026 “Taste. Feel. Live.” summer campaign and launched the Xcape App to boost visitor engagement and reduce seasonality.
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